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EA54 VCJ

2004 Ford Fiesta

Black Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

105,090 mi
Last recorded105,090 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2017
Typical for 2004 Ford Fiesta64,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA54 VCJ
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2017 105,090 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2017 105,080 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part both hoses insecure (3.6.B.4a)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front brake caliper locking device missing carrier bolt missing (3.5.1l)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 11 Mar 2016 101,601 miles

x2 front track rod ends have slight play

Pass 6 Mar 2015 94,253 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2015 94,253 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Coolant leak

Pass 24 Apr 2014 86,409 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2014 86,405 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Apr 2013 70,853 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2013 70,863 miles

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device obviously defective (1.7.2)

Offside Headlamp cleaning device obviously defective (1.7.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 31 Oct 2011 59,500 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 27 Aug 2010 46,748 miles
Pass 6 May 2010 44,098 miles
Pass 1 May 2009 35,267 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 6 May 2008 25,401 miles

o/s outer sill suspect repair

Fail 2 May 2008 25,401 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Road wheel distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

o/s outer sill suspect repair

Pass 6 Aug 2007 21,859 miles

How Reliable is the Ford Fiesta?

Based on 33,753,820 MOT tests across 2,828,392 vehicles.

72.8%
Pass Rate
5,238
Miles/Year
34
Year Lifespan
2,828,392
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 959,538
Brake pipe excessively corroded 870,463
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 634,942
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 563,353
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 507,195
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EA54 VCJ is a 2004 Ford Fiesta in Black with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

Across all 2004 Ford Fiesta models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.6% with a typical mileage of 64,638 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Ford Fiesta fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 959,538 recorded failures. If you're considering buying EA54 VCJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Fiesta typically stays on UK roads for around 34 years. At 22 years old, this Ford Fiesta is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was EA54 VCJ registered?

EA54 VCJ is a 2004 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 28 October 2004.

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